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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.52, 1,644.34 and 402.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.52, 1,644.34 and 402.98 is: 604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.52 : 1,644.34 = 402.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.52/1,644.34 = 402.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.52x = 1,644.34 × 402.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.52x = 662,636.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,636.13/1,096.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.31

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